| 12th Regiment Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry | |
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| Active | October 18, 1861 to July 20, 1865 |
| Country | United States |
| Allegiance | Union |
| Branch | Infantry |
| Engagements | Siege of Vicksburg Battle of Kennesaw Mountain Battle of Atlanta Battle of Bentonville |
The 12th Regiment Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
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The 12th Wisconsin was raised at Madison, Wisconsin, and mustered into Federal service October 18, 1861.
The regiment was mustered out on July 20, 1865, at Louisville, Kentucky.
The 12th Wisconsin lost 3 officers and 93 enlisted men killed in action or who later died of their wounds, plus another 3 officers and 224 enlisted men who died of disease, for a total of 323 fatalities.[1]